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I have noticed that it’s getting lighter in the mornings and staying a little lighter later in the day – this gets me excited for Spring! And I can’t wait for the warmer weather. However, there are still plenty of events going on in and around the area to enjoy while we wait out this winter season. And perhaps you have a 3-day weekend (President’s Day is Monday)…if so, you can think about a weekend away – or day tripping to one of these great events below.

Visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center will have an opportunity to see and learn about “The Colors of the Blue – Flags of the Union Army” on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 in the Group Lobby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, Dr. Lawrence Keener-Farley, retired Education Director at the National Civil War Museum, will present brief talks on the various flags.

Reproductions of the most common flags of the Union Army infantry, cavalry and artillery units, and the flags designating corps, division and brigade commanders will be on display. Artifacts from the July 4, 1866, “Return of the Colors” will also be on display. The “Return of the Colors” ceremony was when the Pennsylvania units returned their flags to the state in a ceremony at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Among the relics are a souvenir flag carried by war orphans who marched in the parade (perhaps the only surviving example) and a bronze version of a gold medal presented to Maj. Gen. George Meade. The bronze medals were given to other officers who served in the Civil War.

Long before people walked the streets of Hagerstown, life existed on the same lands. In a new exhibit at the Miller House Museum, the prehistory of Washington County will be explored. Step back into a land before time and learn more about how the area was once a part of the Chesapeake Bay, and come face to face with some of the creatures that swam, crawled, and flew here. You may even get to indulge your inner paleontologist!

Entertainment for the whole family featuring a blend of comedy and juggling skills. Gregory Popovich is a Moscow Circus veteran and entertains with over 30 performing pets including cats, dogs, geese and parrots!

Experience an American tradition: maple sugaring! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. Join in the fun and learn something new at this family-friendly program! Space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged. All attending, ages 3 and up, must register.

Maple Sugaring Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays, February 16, 17, 23 and 24; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us in the Sugar Shack between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to learn the magic behind
the fascinating process of making maple syrup! Take an invigorating guided hike to the
sugar bush to tap a tree for sap. See how the sap is processed with current and antique
technology and taste maple syrup and sugar.
• Hikes on the hour
• The Maple Sugaring Story, 20-minute movie on the half-hour
• Sugar on the Snow demos at 12:30 and 3:45 p.m.
• Pure Maple Candy and Syrup will be sold in the Nature Center
In the event of inclement weather, call the Nature Center or check our website and Facebook page
for updates.
All Ages
FREE ADMISSION
No registration required for individuals and families

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Dani Gurrie is the founder of Tots2Tweens, a wife to Ashley and mom to Cooper and Brodie. She spends most of her days trying to find the ultimate kids-related thing that mom's will love...just to share it with her world.